This position is for a licensed EMT-P to work as part of a clinical care team at Nemours, providing patient care services including remote monitoring, respiratory procedures, patient transport, and 1:1 observation. The role involves collaboration with interprofessional team members to deliver high-quality, safe, patient-centered care, with responsibilities including oxygen therapy administration, patient monitoring, and maintaining a safe care environment.
This position functions as part of the clinical care team and collaborates with interprofessional team members to provide high-quality, safe, and patient/family centered care
Position Responsibilities
- Performs routine, uncomplicated, patient care activities applicable to unit/department:
- Clinical Logistics Center: Provide centralized remote monitoring of patient physiological data, EKGs, patient escort, and patient mobilization.
- Performs routine, uncomplicated, respiratory procedures and treatments, including but not limited to: delivery of low flow oxygen therapies, delivery of specific inhaled medications, incentive spirometry, and cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
- Transport of patients using wheelchair, stretcher, or wagon within hospital and to and from vehicles.
- Immediately reports any observed changes in patient and accurately relays clinical information.
- Answers telephone and communicates with other disciplines and facilities.
- Provides 1:1 observation for patients at risk of self-harm.
- Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care.
- Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment.
- Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment and adequately stocks of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
- Demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of customer service and operates in a professional, confidential manner.
- Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.
- Embraces other duties as assigned to support the Nemours vision/mission
Position Requirements
- High school diploma and successful completion of EMT-P course and currently licensed in the state of Florida required
- Minimum of one year of patient care experience highly preferred.
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS)
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS)
- Decontamination (HERT) training required within one year of hire
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
